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	January 9, 2007 Decoding Virtualization's Present And Future by Galen Schreck with Christopher Voce, Frank E. Gillett, Simon Yates, Christine E. Atwood	Average: 9  (5 ratings)

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Executive Summary

X86 server virtualization has brought mainframe functionality at x86 prices. Although a boon for firms looking to extract more from their infrastructure, virtualization adds a new dimension of complexity to the way the data center is managed. VMware is the runaway favorite among firms today — but next-generation products, including Microsoft's Windows Hypervisor and the open source Xen, loom on the horizon. The arrival of these hypervisors will commoditize the technology, shining the spotlight on the importance of the management tools to extract the true value of a virtualized server infrastructure. Here we address IT operation managers' questions surrounding virtualization and its present and future impact on their infrastructure.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. What are the different forms of server virtualization?
• 2. Which are the main server virtualization players, and what's next for their platforms?
• 3. What is paravirtualization, and why should I care?
• 4. Are there any considerations around the hardware I use to run virtualized systems?
• 5. What impact are AMD's and Intel's virtualization-assist technologies having today?
• 6. What benefits will come from the next-generation technologies from AMD and Intel?
• 7. How should I handle migration from physical to virtual servers, and what tools can help?
• 8. What do Microsoft's agreements with XenSource and Novell mean for users?
• 9. Is Xen a viable competitor to the solutions from VMware and Microsoft?

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